Project Manager

• Permanent fulltime opportunity based in Lytton Refinery
• Great career development opportunities
• Join a collaborative and supportive team

About Ampol

Our company has always been about more than fuel. Fuel may be the foundation of our business, but our motivation and purpose comes from the people, businesses, industries and communities we engage with.  From our origins until today, we’ve always been inspired by the role we can play in people’s lives – to keep them moving, to make journeys happen. Here at Ampol, we are proud of our heritage as Australia’s only owned fuel brand.

 For over 100 years we have supported Australians to travel far and wide, and we’ll be here for 100 more powering better journeys for today and tomorrow.

About the Role:

The Project Manager will oversee capital projects at Lytton Refinery and other facilities (Terminals, Pipelines, Lubes plant, Wharves). You’ll be responsible for managing projects from design through commissioning, ensuring safety, budget, schedule, and EHS targets are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead safety performance on projects.
• Manage projects from design to commissioning, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Work with engineering teams to ensure compliance with Ampol standards.
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance for safe and reliable operation.
• Oversee construction quality and timely delivery.
• Provide monthly project status and cash flow updates.

About you:

You are an experienced Project Engineer with a proven track record in managing capital projects. You excel in stakeholder engagement, communication, and have a strong safety focus. Your analytical and strategic thinking, combined with a 'can-do' attitude and a strong work ethic, enable you to thrive under pressure.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Experience managing multiple projects (up to $40M) in a hazardous materials environment (preferred).
• Familiarity with oil refinery or petrochemical plant design and capital project management (desirable).
• Proven project management expertise.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.

Our benefits:

• Competitive remuneration, including salary, performance incentives, employee share offers, and 25% fuel discount for two personal cars.
• Flexible work options with hybrid and remote working (up to 3 months international).
• Recognition platform to celebrate achievements and values.
• Career development through LinkedIn Learning and tailored training.
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks), with up to 24 months total leave available.
• BabyCare Package for smooth transitions back to work.
• Novated Lease options available.
• Employee Share Scheme to invest in your future.
• Up to 6 weeks annual leave, plus extra Wellbeing leave.
• One paid volunteer day annually with Ampol Foundation partners.

We’re an equal opportunity workplace. We not only embrace diversity and inclusion; we celebrate what makes you unique. We welcome applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and diverse sexualities and genders (including if you identify as transgender). We also highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for roles with Ampol.